GREEN BEANS WITH RICOTTA SALATA

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Tender fresh string beans sprinkled with fresh basil leaves and ricotta salata and coated with a homemade mustard vinaigrette. Feta cheese can be substituted if ricotta salata is not available.

Provided by sugarpea

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons salt, plus
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 ounces string beans, stem ends trimmed
1 ounce ricotta cheese, crumbled
10 small fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook beans in boiling water with 1 1/2 tsp salt, about 4 minutes, until just tender; drain and immerse in an ice bath; drain, pat dry and place in bowl with cheese and basil leaves.
Whisk mustard, vinegar, oil, remaining 1/8 tsp salt, and pepper until oil is emulsified; pour over beans and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.6, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 1916, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 4, Sugar 1.6, Protein 3.8

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